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+ | |name=bill-guisarme | ||
+ | |tile=[[image:bill-guisarme.png]] | ||
+ | |appearance=hooked polearm | ||
+ | |smalldmg=2d4 | ||
+ | |largedmg=d10 | ||
+ | |tohit=<nowiki>+0</nowiki> | ||
+ | |skill=polearm | ||
+ | |size=two-handed | ||
+ | |cost=7 | ||
+ | |weight=120 | ||
+ | |material=iron | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | A '''bill-guisarme''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[two-handed]] [[polearm]] that is made of [[iron]], and appears as a '''hooked polearm''' when [[Identification|unidentified]]. | ||
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+ | ==Generation== | ||
+ | In addition to random generation, general [[shop]]s and antique weapons outlets can sell bill-guisarmes. | ||
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+ | [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s may [[Monster starting inventory|be generated with]] a bill-guisarme.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|194|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
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+ | ==Strategy== | ||
+ | The bill-guisarme is tied for the third-heaviest polearm with the [[bardiche]], and among polearms it has relatively high damage against [[small]] monsters and decent average damage against large monsters. While this makes it a good polearm option, the [[ranseur]] also offers comparable damage for nearly {{frac|2|5}} of the bill-guisarme's [[weight]]. | ||
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+ | ==History== | ||
+ | The bill-guisarme is introduced with all other polearms in [[NetHack 1.3d]]. | ||
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+ | ==Origin== | ||
+ | {{wikipedia|Bill (weapon)}} | ||
+ | [[Image:Bill-guisarmes.png|150px|thumb|right]] | ||
+ | A bill is a class of agricultural implement used for trimming tree limbs that was often repurposed for use as an infantry polearm in medieval Europe - this was done through the addition of various projecting blades, with the bill-guisarme being one such variant. As a weapon, the bill is similar in size, function and appearance to the [[halberd]], and may represent convergent evolution in polearm weapon design due to its thrusting point, hook and spike/axe. The English distinguished among several varieties of bill, including the black, brown and forest bills, but the differences between them are currently not fully understood; some bill-guisarmes are also known simply as [[guisarme]]s. | ||
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+ | ==Variants== | ||
+ | ===dNetHack=== | ||
+ | In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], the bill-guisarme has its weight reduced to 80 aum, the same as the guisarme. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===NetHack Fourk=== | ||
+ | [[NetHack Fourk]] removes the bill-guisarme and many other polearms. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===xNetHack=== | ||
+ | [[xNetHack]] removes the bill-guisarme and many other polearms. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===EvilHack=== | ||
+ | In [[EvilHack]], a bill-guisarme can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining a guisarme and a [[spear]]. This also applies to [[Hack'EM]]. | ||
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+ | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
+ | {{encyclopedia-redirect|polearm}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
+ | {{nethack-367}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Weapons]] |
Latest revision as of 06:45, 30 April 2024
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Name | bill-guisarme |
Appearance | hooked polearm |
Damage vs. small | 2d4 |
Damage vs. large | d10 |
To-hit bonus | +0 |
Weapon skill | polearm |
Size | two-handed |
Base price | 7 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
Weight | 120 |
Material | iron |
A bill-guisarme is a type of weapon that appears in NetHack. It is a two-handed polearm that is made of iron, and appears as a hooked polearm when unidentified.
Contents
Generation
In addition to random generation, general shops and antique weapons outlets can sell bill-guisarmes.
Watchmen and soldiers may be generated with a bill-guisarme.[1]
Strategy
The bill-guisarme is tied for the third-heaviest polearm with the bardiche, and among polearms it has relatively high damage against small monsters and decent average damage against large monsters. While this makes it a good polearm option, the ranseur also offers comparable damage for nearly 2⁄5 of the bill-guisarme's weight.
History
The bill-guisarme is introduced with all other polearms in NetHack 1.3d.
Origin
A bill is a class of agricultural implement used for trimming tree limbs that was often repurposed for use as an infantry polearm in medieval Europe - this was done through the addition of various projecting blades, with the bill-guisarme being one such variant. As a weapon, the bill is similar in size, function and appearance to the halberd, and may represent convergent evolution in polearm weapon design due to its thrusting point, hook and spike/axe. The English distinguished among several varieties of bill, including the black, brown and forest bills, but the differences between them are currently not fully understood; some bill-guisarmes are also known simply as guisarmes.
Variants
dNetHack
In dNetHack and notdNetHack, the bill-guisarme has its weight reduced to 80 aum, the same as the guisarme.
NetHack Fourk
NetHack Fourk removes the bill-guisarme and many other polearms.
xNetHack
xNetHack removes the bill-guisarme and many other polearms.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, a bill-guisarme can be created at a forge by combining a guisarme and a spear. This also applies to Hack'EM.
Encyclopedia entry
- See the encyclopedia entry for polearm.